United States & Canada
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
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Regional Overview: United States
13-19 September 2020
24 September 2020
Fewer demonstration events were reported in the United States last week compared to the week prior. The highest number of demonstration events were reported over issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, followed by demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Parents and students demonstrated across the country, demanding the resumption of in-person teaching.…
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6-12 September 2020
18 September 2020
Last week in the United States, demonstrations increased overall compared to the week prior. However, demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement decreased nationwide. In California and New York, demonstrations were reported almost every day of the week. Demonstrations continued in California over the death of Dijon Kizzee, a Black man, who was…
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30 August-5 September 2020
10 September 2020
Last week in the United States, the overall number of demonstrations decreased compared to the week prior. Demonstrations associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement decreased nationwide. However, in New York, demonstrations increased following the release of body-camera footage depicting the detention of Daniel Prude, a Black man, by officers of the Rochester Police…
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